Nghe An organizes media response to International Day of the Girl Child

On the morning of October 9, at Lam Thanh Commune People's Committee, the program took place enthusiastically with the participation of more than 100 students of Phuc Loi Secondary School, along with teachers, parents and local medical staff.

The program is an opportunity for students, especially girls, to be equipped with practical knowledge and skills on self-protection, adolescent reproductive health care and prevention of school abuse.

With the theme “Investing in girls for family happiness, for the future of the country”, the program emphasizes the message: Investing in girls is not only supporting an individual, but also creating a solid foundation for each family, community and country. Caring for, caring for and creating conditions for comprehensive development for girls is the guarantee for a sustainable future of society.

Speaking at the program, Mr. Nguyen Van Nam - Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Health affirmed: "Girls are the future, they are mothers, teachers, creative workers in all fields. Investing in them from today is to build the foundation for each family to be equal, prosperous, happy; contributing to building high-quality human resources, towards sustainable development of the country".

The program focuses on many practical contents such as sex education, adolescent health care, violence and child abuse...

Staff at Hung Nguyen Medical Center spent time directly consulting and answering students' questions about the psychological changes of puberty, instructing them on self-care skills and how to respond to dangerous situations in life, especially in the school environment.

Sharing at the program, Mr. Le Khanh Quang - Vice Chairman of Lam Thanh Commune People's Committee said: "This activity not only helps raise awareness of students and parents about the rights and health of girls, but also has the meaning of sharing and supporting children in difficult circumstances, especially those affected by natural disasters. This is an opportunity for local authorities, organizations and communities to join hands to care for, protect and give development opportunities to the young generation."

On this occasion, the Organizing Committee presented 10 gifts to female students who have overcome difficulties, studied well, and were severely affected by the recent storm No. 10. These meaningful gifts are a timely encouragement, helping them gain more determination to overcome difficulties, continue to excel in their studies and nurture their dreams.

Launched by the United Nations in 2011, the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11) is an occasion for the global community to take action and raise awareness of gender equality, combat discrimination, violence and abuse against girls./.